ES2709363T3 - Procedure for storing merchandise bundles in a storage rack and storage system - Google Patents

Abstract

Procedure for storing packages of merchandise (6-1, 6-2) in storage channels (15) of a storage rack (1) with a plurality of storage channels (15), in which the packages of merchandise (6-1, 6-2) are transported by means of a merchandise package loading device (7) that moves along the storage rack (1) in a first direction (x direction) towards the channels of storage (15) and are transported to the interior of the storage channels (15) by means of a transport device (28) extendable inside the storage channel (15) in relation to the device for loading merchandise packages (7) in a second direction (z direction), the transport device (28) being equipped in mutually opposite end zones in each case with at least one external transport member (64, 65) and in the middle with at least one member for internal transport (66), to store packages of merchandise company (6-1, 6-2) in at least one of the storage channels (15) in consecutively arranged depth positions (Zn ... Zn + 2) with a mutual distance, and the loading device being able to packages of merchandise (7) receive either a package of merchandise (6-1) with a first length (19) exclusively between the external transport members (64, 65) or at least one package of merchandise (6-2) with a second length (20) between one of the external transport members (64, 65) and the internal transport member (66), the following steps being carried out: - receiving a package of goods (6-1) with the first length (19) or at least one package of merchandise (6- 2) with a second length (20) on the cargo package loading device (7), - positioning of the cargo package loading device ( 7) in front of a storage channel (15) specified by a control unit (18), in which at least in a first position of depth (Zn) a package of merchandise (6-1, 6-2) must be stored and in a second depth position arranged behind (Zn + 1) a package of merchandise (6-1, 6-2), characterized by : - forward movement of a package of merchandise (6-1, 6-2) by the cargo package loading device (7) in the storage channel (15), such that this package of merchandise (6 -1, 6-2) is displaced by one of the transport members (64, 65, 66) by the movement of the transport device (28) in the direction of the storage channel (15) (first direction of movement 68) up to an intermediate position (ZP); - backward movement of the transport device (28) in the direction of the cargo package loading device (7) (second direction of movement 69), such that the other of the transport elements (64, 65, 66 ), which must move the merchandise package (6-1, 6-2) from the intermediate position (ZP) to the second depth position (Zn + 1) is positioned behind a side wall (70) of the package of merchandise (6-1, 6-2) oriented towards the merchandise package loading device (7); - rearward movement of the merchandise package (6-1, 6-2) in the storage channel (15) from the intermediate position (ZP) to the second depth position (Zn + 1) by means of the other organ conveyor (64, 65, 66) through movement of the conveyor (28) in the direction of the storage channel (15) (first direction of travel 68).

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Procedure for storing merchandise bundles in a storage shelf and storage system

The present invention relates to a method for storing merchandise packages in storage channels of a storage shelf with a plurality of storage channels, in which the merchandise packages are transported by means of a merchandise package loading device. which moves along the storage shelf in a first direction (direction x) to the storage channels and is transported into the storage channels by means of an extendable transport device within the storage channel in relation to the storage channel. device for loading merchandise packages in a second direction (direction z), in which the transport device is equipped either exclusively in mutually opposite end zones with respectively an outer transport device or in mutually opposite end zones with respectively at least one external transport organization and in the middle with at least one org inner transporting member, for storing the merchandise bundles in at least one of the storage channels in depth positions disposed consecutively and in mutually spaced manner. If the transport device is provided exclusively in mutually opposite end areas with at least one outer transport member, the merchandise loading device can load a merchandise bundle (substantially with any measure of length) between the organs. of external transport. If the transport device is also equipped with at least one internal transport device, the merchandise loading device can load either a merchandise package with a first length measurement exclusively between the outer transport devices or at least less a package of merchandise with a second measure of length between one of the outer transport organs and the internal transport organ. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a storage system with at least one storage shelf with a plurality of storage channels, a device for loading merchandise packages and a transport device.

EP 2234904 A1 discloses a method for storing merchandise packages with a transport device in a storage channel with storage sites arranged consecutively for merchandise packages with dimensions of uniform length and width. In this regard, a first merchandise bundle is transported by the transport device within the storage channel to the front storage site, seen in the storage direction. Then, the transport device moves a second merchandise bundle into the storage channel to the front storage site and thereby moves the first merchandise bundle in the storage direction to the storage location arranged behind, so that the second merchandise bundle moves in the storage direction. The merchandise bundle is transported to the front storage site, in such a way that the merchandise bundles are deposited closely adjacent to each other in the storage channel. The transport device presents transport organs for the storage process and transport organs for the storage removal process.

A transport device for storing merchandise bundles in storage channels or for removing packaged merchandise out of the storage channels is also known from EP 2351 698 B1. This known transport device is arranged on a device for loading merchandise packages and in mutually opposite end zones it is equipped with respectively an outer transport device and in the middle with internal transport elements. In this regard, a merchandise package, which has a first length measurement (600 mm x 400 mm), is placed on the merchandise package loading device between one of the outer transport devices and the first delivery device. internal transport or the second internal transport organ. The merchandise bundle, which presents a first length measurement, is moved by means of the outer transport organ to the final depth position within the storage channel.

EP 2 433 882 A1 discloses a method for storing merchandise bundles in storage channels or for withdrawing from storage the merchandise bundles outside the storage channels, in which the merchandise bundles are moved through a conveyor device. expandable transport within the storage channel either as a group of merchandise bundles or individually in consecutive order by means of the device for loading merchandise bundles to depth positions disposed consecutively in the longitudinal direction of the storage channel.

The transport device known from document AT 7107 U1 for the storage of merchandise packages in storage channels or for removing merchandise packages outside the storage channels comprises external transport elements arranged exclusively in mutually opposite end zones.

On the contrary, US 2003/0185656 A1 discloses a transport device for storing merchandise bundles in storage channels or for removing merchandise bundles out of the storage channels, which in addition to the outer transport organs arranged in their mutually opposite end zones also comprise internal transport organs.

A device for loading merchandise bundles with a transport device for storing merchandise bundles in storage channels or for removing merchandise bundles out of storage channels is also known from EP 0733563 A1. The transport device corresponds, in regard to its construction, substantially to that described in EP 2351 698 B1 (see the general concept of claims 1, 6, 10 and 13).

From EP 2393735 A1 a transport device for storing merchandise packages is known, by means of which merchandise packages with different length and width dimensions can be handled. The storage channels have floors with ribs of soul, in whose protruding souls can be deposited the merchandise bundles in different positions of depth.

Document WO 2014/023539 A1 discloses a method for placing merchandise bundles out of a storage shelf on a storage removal track, where the merchandise bundles are stored and removed from storage on or off the shelf. storage shelf by means of a transport device (storage or storage removal device) for each aisle between shelves. In this regard, between two adjacent storage shelves, a direct exchange of merchandise bundles from a shelf aisle to an adjacent shelf aisle can be effected via transverse conveyor posts on the storage shelves, whereby the device transport moves the merchandise bundles in the transversal transport posts. For this, the transport device comprises telescopic arms, which are equipped with mobile trailing heels.

The document US 8,594,835 B2 discloses an automatic storage system with storage shelves with storage channels arranged in the form of a grid, a plurality of loading devices for merchandise packages (ferries) for each storage level that can be moved as required. long of grna lanes in a first direction (direction x). The load devices of merchandise packages are provided respectively with a transport device that can extend into the storage channel in a second direction (direction z). The devices for loading merchandise packages and transport devices are controlled by means of a control unit. Storage channels can receive merchandise packages with different dimensions.

The object of the present invention is to provide a method for storing merchandise packages and a storage system, in which the relationship between the spatial volume and the available storage volume is optimized and a high storage efficiency is achieved.

The object of the present invention is achieved by means of the following steps and procedural features: - Reception of a merchandise package (if applicable, with a first longitudinal dimension or, if necessary, at least one package of merchandise with a second longitudinal dimension) on the merchandise package loading device;

- positioning of the loading device of merchandise bundles in front of a storage channel determined by a control unit, in which in at least one first depth position (Zn) a merchandise bundle must be stored and in a second position of depth arranged behind (Zn + 1) another bulk of merchandise should be stored;

- forward movement of a merchandise package by the device for loading merchandise packages into the storage channel, such that this merchandise package is moved by one of the transport devices by means of the movement of the transport device in the container. direction of the storage channel (first direction of travel) to an intermediate position (Z ^p );

- movement of return of the transport device in direction towards the device for loading merchandise bundles (second direction of displacement), in such a way that the other of the transport organs, which must move the merchandise bundle from the intermediate position ( Zp) to the second depth position (Zn + 1) is positioned behind a side wall of the merchandise package facing the merchandise package loading device;

- subsequent displacement of the merchandise bundle in the storage channel from the intermediate position (Z ^p ) to the second depth position (Zn + 1) by means of the other of the transport organs through the movement of the transport device in the address of the storage channel (first direction of travel).

The merchandise bundle that must be stored in the rear depth / rearmost position in the depth direction of the storage channel, is moved in consecutive displacement movements by the merchandise bundle loading device to the depth or position position. of definitive storage. First, the merchandise bundle is moved to an intermediate position and only after that it is moved or moved from there to a second depth position (storage position). On the one hand, with a narrow construction of the merchandise package loading device (either with the first longitudinal dimension or the second longitudinal dimension) a storage of merchandise bundles at multiple depths is achieved, and on the other hand, the The transport device, in particular the telescopic unit (s), is adjusted in the z-direction as maximum along the length of the storage channel storage depth, even if a merchandise package is stored in the rear depth position / more rear. The The transport device does not protrude above the one longitudinal rear side of the storage shelf. Therefore, the maximum extension movement or the maximum extension length of the transport device relative to the merchandise package loading device is less than the storage channel storage depth. Additionally, the transport device can be designed in a particularly simple manner, and in the simplest case, according to a first embodiment, it can only present the outer transport organs and an internal transport organ or, in accordance with an second form of realization, only the external transport organs. Even so, merchandise bundles with different longitudinal dimensions can be stored without restrictions. The merchandise package loading device can be constructed more narrowly compared to the merchandise package loading devices known in the state of the art, and the available spatial volume can be exploited to increase the storage volume. The recoil movement of the transport device, in particular of the telescopic unit or units, is calculated by the electronic control unit according to the longitudinal dimension of the merchandise package, which must be moved from the intermediate position to the definitive depth position. (rear / more rear), and is less than the (possible) adjustment movement of the transport device to a starting position, in which the transport device is positioned substantially centered on the package loading device. merchandise Preferably, the transport device is only retracted shortly behind the side wall, in such a way that the transport element (s) can be moved to the driving position, without colliding with the merchandise package.

It has also been shown to be advantageous if the following process steps are carried out:

- Reception of a first merchandise package of the first length (long merchandise bundles) on the merchandise package loading device;

- positioning of the loading device of merchandise bundles in front of a storage channel determined by a control unit, in which at least a first depth position (Zn) a merchandise bundle of the first length must be stored and in a second depth position disposed behind (Zn + i) a merchandise bundle of the first length must be stored;

- forward movement of the merchandise bundle by the loading device of merchandise bundles in the storage channel, such that this merchandise bundle is displaced by the outer transport organ, posterior in its direction of displacement, by means of the movement of the transport device in the direction (first direction of travel) of the storage channel to the intermediate position (Zp);

- retraction of the conveying device in direction (second direction of travel) of the merchandise loading device, in such a way that the inner transporting device is positioned behind a side wall of the merchandise package facing the loading device of the merchandise. merchandise packages;

- subsequent displacement of the merchandise bundle in the storage channel from the intermediate position (Z ^p ) to the second depth position (Zn + i) by means of the inner transport organ through the movement of the transport device in the direction ( first direction of travel) of the storage channel.

The merchandise bundle that must be stored in the rear depth position in the depth direction of the storage channel is moved by the merchandise bundle loading device in consecutive movement movements until reaching the final storage position. The merchandise package in the displacement movement is guided by the transport device between the merchandise package loading device and the storage channel, whereby an undesirable distortion of the merchandise package can be restricted. You can also transport merchandise packages with a "qualitatively lower" quality of packaging and store them in the back depth position with sufficient accuracy, in order to later reliably carry out a storage removal process.

The following process steps can also be advantageously carried out:

- Reception of a second merchandise bundle with the first length (long merchandise bundles) on the merchandise package loading device;

- positioning of the merchandise bundle loading device in front of the specified storage channel, in which the first merchandise bundle with the first length in the second depth position (Zn + i) has already been stored;

- displacement of the second merchandise bundle from the merchandise package loading device to the storage channel to the first depth position (Zn) by the outer transport organ, rear in its direction of travel, by movement of the transport device in the direction (first direction of travel) of the storage channel.

The merchandise bundle that must be stored in the front depth position seen in the depth direction of the storage channel is moved in a single movement of movement by the merchandise bundle loading device to the final storage position. Also after this stage, the merchandise bundle, which must be stored in the forward depth position seen in the depth direction of the storage channel, is guided by the transport device in the movement of movement between the package loading device of merchandise and the storage channel, and with this restricts an undesirable torsion of the merchandise bundle. You can also transport merchandise packages with a "qualitatively lower" quality of packaging and store them in the front depth position with sufficient accuracy, so that later you can reliably carry out a storage removal process.

The following process steps have also been shown to be advantageous:

- Reception of a first merchandise bundle with the second length (short merchandise bundle) on the merchandise bundle loading device;

- positioning of the loading device of merchandise packages in front of a storage channel determined by a control unit, in which at least in a first depth position (Zn) a merchandise package with the second length must be stored and in a second depth position arranged behind (Zn + i) a merchandise bundle with the second length must be stored, and in a third depth position arranged behind (Zn + 2) a merchandise bundle with the second length must be stored. ;

- forward movement of the merchandise package by the device for loading merchandise packages into the storage channel, such that this merchandise package is moved by the internal transportation means by the movement of the transport device in the direction ( first direction of travel) of the storage channel to the intermediate position (Zp);

- movement of return of the transport device in the direction (second direction of displacement) of the loading device of merchandise packages, in such a way that the rear outer transport organ, seen in the second direction of displacement, is positioned behind a side wall of the merchandise bundle facing the merchandise bundle loading device;

- subsequent displacement of the merchandise bundle in the storage channel from the intermediate position (Z ^p ) to the third depth position (Zn + 2) by means of the front outer transport member, seen in the direction of displacement, by means of the movement of the transport device in the address (first direction of travel) of the storage channel.

The (third or fourth, etc.) package of merchandise, which must be stored in the rearmost depth position of the storage channel, seen in the depth direction, is displaced in consecutive displacement movements by the package loading device of merchandise until the final storage position. It has also been shown to be advantageous if the merchandise bundles with the second length are individually displaced individually by the merchandise bundle loading device in the storage channel, even if the merchandise bundle loading device can receive more than one package. a merchandise bundle with the second length, since in this way the distances between the merchandise bundles deposited in the consecutively arranged depth positions can be reduced to a minimum.

Also the following process steps are advantageous:

- receiving a second merchandise bundle with the second length (short merchandise bundle) on the merchandise bundle loading device;

- positioning of the loading device of merchandise bundles in front of the specified storage channel, in which the first merchandise bundle with the second length in the third depth position (Zn + 2) has already been stored;

- displacement of the second merchandise bundle by the merchandise bundle loading device in the storage channel to the second depth position (Zn + i) by the rear outer transport member, seen in its direction of travel, or by the central transport organ by moving the transport device in the direction (first direction of travel) of the storage channel; and then

- receiving the third merchandise package with the second length on the merchandise package loading device;

- positioning of the loading device of merchandise bundles in front of the specified storage channel, in which the first merchandise bundle with the second length in the third depth position (Zn + 2) and the second merchandise bundle has already been stored. with the second length in the second depth position (Zn + i);

- displacement of the third merchandise bundle by the loading device of merchandise bundles in the storage channel to the first depth position (Zn) by the rear outer transport organ, seen in its direction of travel, or by the organ of central transport by moving the transport device in the direction (first direction of travel) of the storage channel.

While the (third or fourth, etc.) package of merchandise is displaced in consecutive displacement movements by the loading device of merchandise bundles to the final storage position, as described above, those merchandise bundles, in The change, which must be stored in the depth positions arranged in front in the depth direction of the storage channel, are respectively moved with a single movement of movement by the device of loading of merchandise bundles to the final storage positions.

As a particularly advantageous measure, it has been demonstrated whether the merchandise package loading device has a support frame, the transport device supported on the support frame has a reception platform, in which the reception platform is configured to transport a single merchandise bundle with the first length (long merchandise bundle) or at least one merchandise bundle with the second length (short merchandise bundle), and in which the transport device has telescopic (synchronically extensible) units arranged parallel to the longitudinal sides of the receiving platform, and in which the telescopic units respectively have a base frame, a first carriage adjustable with respect to the base frame and a second carriage adjustable with respect to the first carriage, and in what the second cars are provided respectively in their mutually opposite end zones with the transp body Orte exterior and the internal transport organ disposed in the middle, and in which the transport organs can be adjusted between an initial position retracted with respect to the merchandise package and a driving position that grabs the merchandise package.

The transport device is characterized by its compact construction and allows a horizontal transport of the merchandise bundles between the merchandise package loading device and a storage channel. The storage of merchandise packages in the storage channel and the removal of merchandise packages outside the storage channel can be carried out very dynamically. Careful transport of merchandise packages is also possible.

In an advantageous embodiment of the present invention, the merchandise package loading device is formed by a single-level shelf-handling device.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the storage system comprises:

- a first storage shelf with storage channels arranged in a juxtaposed manner at shelf levels superimposed;

- a second storage shelf with storage channels arranged in a juxtaposed manner at shelf levels superimposed;

- an alley of shelves, extending in the direction x between the first storage shelf and the second storage shelf;

- a plurality of devices for loading merchandise packages, wherein each merchandise package loading device has an extendable transport device inside the storage channel in a second direction (direction z) in a relative manner with respect to the merchandise device. load of merchandise packages, and in which the control unit controls the loading devices of merchandise packages and transport devices, to store the merchandise bundles in a distanced way from each other in depth positions arranged consecutively (Zn .. .Zn + 2) in the storage channels;

- a merchandise handling unit, which has at least one merchandise lifting device and a lifting and reloading transport device for storing and / or removing the storage of merchandise packages, as well as a buffer device with preparation devices for the merchandise. intermediate storage of merchandise packages;

- rail rails, which are arranged in at least some of the shelf levels between the first storage shelf and the second storage shelf, in such a way that the merchandise loading devices can be moved to the storage channels. storage and preparation devices, in order to transport the merchandise bundles between the storage channels and the preparation devices;

- a conveyor mechanism connected to the lifting device of merchandise packages for the transport of arrival and departure of merchandise packages to and from the lifting device of merchandise packages.

With a storage system of this type, particularly high storage and storage removal performances can be achieved. During storage removal, the transport device can freely access a wide range of merchandise packages with different length dimensions or merchandise packages with the same length dimensions.

According to an advantageous embodiment of the present invention, it can be provided that the merchandise package prior to its displacement from the merchandise package loading device to the storage channel is aligned on the merchandise package loading device on the merchandise package. a direction transverse to the longitudinal extension of the storage channel. This ensures that the merchandise package is arranged with a high positioning accuracy on the merchandise package loading device and can be moved without any substantial distortion from the merchandise package loading device to the intermediate position and position of definitive depth or final storage position, even if the merchandise bundle is guided exclusively by the external transport organs. The alignment process can be carried out either by means of the transport device or by separate centering strips. It is also conceivable that the outer transport members are arranged respectively spaced apart from the mutually opposite front ends of the transport device, in such a way that the length of the transport device is greater than the distance between the outer transport members. In this way, the merchandise bundle can be guided during the movement of movement not only by the outer transport organ (s), but also by the transport device.

It may also be advantageous if the merchandise package before its displacement from the merchandise package loading device to the storage channel is positioned on the merchandise package loading device in a direction parallel to the longitudinal extension of the storage channel. The merchandise bundle is positioned by means of a motorized conveyor device, which presents the receiving platform, or by means of the transport device on the merchandise bundle loading device parallel to the z-direction.

For a better understanding of the present invention, this is described in more detail with reference to the following figures.

In the figures, the following is shown in a highly simplified and schematic representation:

Fig. 1 shows a section of a storage system in a first embodiment with storage shelves and a merchandise handling unit in a top view on a shelf plane.

Fig. 2 shows the storage system in a view according to the line II in Fig. 1. Fig. 3 shows the storage system without the merchandise package handling unit of Fig. 1 in a view frontal.

In Fig. 4 it shows a section of a storage system in a second embodiment with storage shelves and a merchandise handling unit in a top view on a shelf plane.

Fig. 5 shows a section of a storage system in a third embodiment with storage shelves and a merchandise handling unit in a top view on a shelf plane.

Fig. 6 shows a section of a storage system in a fourth embodiment with storage shelves and a merchandise handling unit in a top view on a shelf plane.

Fig. 7 shows a device for loading merchandise packages with a first embodiment of a transport device for storing merchandise bundles in storage channels and for removing merchandise bundles from the storage channels, in a perspective view .

Fig. 8 shows an enlargement of a section of a storage shelf and of the merchandise package loading device according to Fig. 7, in a front view.

Figs. 9a-9h show a sequential representation of a storage process of merchandise packages with a first length dimension with the transport device according to Fig. 7.

Figs. 10a-10b show a sequential representation of a process of removing the storage of merchandise packages with a first length dimension.

Figs. 11a-11i show a sequential representation of a process of storing merchandise bundles with a second length dimension.

Fig. 12 shows a device for loading merchandise packages with a second embodiment of a transport device for storing merchandise bundles in storage channels and for withdrawing the storage of merchandise packages outside the storage channels, in a perspective view.

Figs. 13a-13h show a sequential representation of a storage process of merchandise packages, for example, with a first length dimension, with the transport device according to Fig. 12.

By way of introduction, it should be noted that in the various embodiments described, the same components are identified with the same reference characters or with identical component designations, in which what is disclosed throughout the entire description can be applied by their meaning to equal components with the same reference characters or the same component designations. Likewise, the position indications selected in the present description, such as up, down, laterally, etc., refer to the figure immediately described and represented, and these position indications, in case of a change of position, are applicable for its meaning to the new position.

In Figs. 1 to 3 a first embodiment of a storage system is shown comprising storage shelves 1 arranged in parallel, a merchandise handling unit 2, at least one alley of shelves 3 which is extends between the storage shelves 1 and along the merchandise handling unit 2 in a direction x, a transport mechanism 4, 5 connected to the merchandise handling unit 2 for the transport of package arrival of merchandise 6-1, 6-2 and for the transport of merchandise 6-1, 6-2 and at least one cargo of merchandise 7 for the storage of merchandise 6-1, 6-2 in storage channels 15 or to remove merchandise 6-1, 6-2 from storage channels 15. In the example shown, two storage shelves 1 are shown. Within the framework of the present invention , however, it was also possible They can provide more than two storage shelves 1, in which between the adjacent storage shelves 1 an aisle of shelves 3 is formed respectively. The transport mechanism 4, 5 for reasons of clarity is only represented by sections in Fig. 1 .

Merchandise 6-1, 6-2 packages are cardboard boxes (packaging units) or loading aids (LHM), such as trays or containers, by means of which individual articles can be transported and stored or less a box of cardboard for each auxiliary load. Individual articles are stored in the cardboard boxes, for example, from the textile industry or the food industry.

The storage shelves 1 can respectively comprise front vertical shelves 10 adjacent to the aisle of shelves 3, as well as rear vertical shelves 11 spaced from the aisle of shelves 3. The front shelves 10 are connected by front longitudinal cross-pieces 12 which extend horizontally in the rack alley direction 3, and the rear rack 11 are connected by rear longitudinal crosspieces 13 extending horizontally in the direction of the shelf passage 3. Between the longitudinal crosspieces 12, 13 transverse crosspieces 14 can be provided which extend in the depth direction of a storage shelf 1 (z-direction). In this case, the transverse cross members 14 on the upper side form a storage surface or storage channels 15. A merchandise package 6-1, 6-2 is stored on at least two transverse cross-pieces 14, depending on the size of the product. width.

However, a form of embodiment (not shown) is also possible, in which the storage shelves 1 respectively comprise front shelves, rear shelves, longitudinal front crosspieces and rear longitudinal crosspieces attached thereto, as well as a storage floor disposed between the longitudinal crosspieces and fastened on them, for example, a storage plate or a grid. The storage floor forms on the upper side a storage surface, which for each shelf level extends in the depth direction (z-direction) between the front longitudinal cross members and the rear longitudinal cross members. In the longitudinal direction (direction x) of the storage shelf the storage surface extends for each level of shelf at least between the front rack and the rear rack arranged in consecutive order. In this case, the storage floor forms a storage surface or storage channels 15.

Therefore, each storage rack 1 forms in shelf levels (RE) arranged in an overlapping manner or respectively juxtaposed a plurality of storage channels 15, which extend in the direction z between the mutually opposite longitudinal sides 8, 9 (Fig. 9a) of the storage shelf 1. In this regard, the storage channels 15 have a uniform shelf depth 16 (Fig. 9a).

Each storage channel 15, depending on the longitudinal dimension of the merchandise packages 6-1, 6-2, which are stored intermediate in the storage channels 15, can receive a corresponding number of merchandise packages 6-1, 6-2. The longitudinal dimension extends in the direction of the longitudinal extension of the storage channel 15, when the merchandise package 6-1, 6-2 has been stored in the storage channel 15. The width dimension of the merchandise packages 6 -1, 6-2, on the other hand, has an effect on the number of storage channels 15 adjacent to each other. The width dimension extends transverse to the longitudinal dimension of the storage channel 15, when the merchandise package 6 1 , 6-2 has been stored in the storage channel 15. The merchandise 6-1, 6-2 packages can normally have a longitudinal dimension between 100 mm and 1200 mm, in particular between 150 mm and 850 mm, and a width dimension between 100 mm and 1200 mm, in particular between 150 mm and 850 mm. For reasons of greater clarity, the merchandise packages 6-1, 6-2 in Fig. 1 are represented with an equal width dimension. If in the following one speaks of a first longitudinal dimension 19 (Fig. 9f), then it is a matter of merchandise 6-1 bundles with a length that is greater than a longitudinal distance between an outer transport organ 64, 65 and an organ of inner transport 66. The first longitudinal dimension 19 is understood as a zone of length with a lower limit (first minimum longitudinal dimension) and an upper limit (first maximum longitudinal dimension). Thus, the length zone for the first longitudinal dimension 19 can be located between 450 mm and 705 mm. If we speak of a second longitudinal dimension 20 (Fig. 11f), then it is a matter of merchandise bundles 6-2 with a length that is smaller than a distance between an outer transport organ 64, 65 and an internal transport organ 66. The second longitudinal dimension 20 is understood as a zone of length with a lower limit (second minimum longitudinal dimension) and an upper limit (second maximum longitudinal dimension). Thus, the length zone for the second longitudinal dimension 20 can be located between 150 mm and 450 mm.

It should be mentioned that in relation to the term "storage channel", it is understood as defined by an electronic control unit 18 in a "fictitious" manner as a storage surface. While the "usable" storage depth 16 of the storage channels 15 is not empty, the storage width 17 (Fig. 9a) may vary as a function of the width dimension of the merchandise packages 6-1, 6 2. The storage surface for each merchandise package 6-1, 6-2 results from the storage depth 16 of the storage channel 15 and from the width dimension of the merchandise 6-1, 6-2 packages that must be stored in the store. said storage channel 15. Preferably, in a storage channel 15, merchandise packages 6-1, 6-2 are stored, which at least have the same longitudinal dimension 19, 20. However, within the framework of the present invention also it is possible that in a storage channel 15 merchandise packages 6-1, 6-2 with different longitudinal dimension 19, 20 are stored. The same also applies to the width dimension of the merchandise 6 packages, which are stored in a storage channel 15.

The storage channels 15 are respectively made with a storage depth 16, which allows to store two merchandise packages 6-1 with a first longitudinal dimension 19 or more than two merchandise packages 6-2 with a second longitudinal dimension 20. The depth of maximum storage 16 or, respectively, the length of storage channel 15, according to the embodiment shown is less than 1600 mm, for example, 1525 mm.

Thus, by means of a transport device 28, which is described below in the text (Fig. 7), and in accordance with the storage procedure that is also described below in the text, storage channels 15 can be stored respectively in the depth direction (z direction) bulks of merchandise 6-1, 6-2 in a variable number in consecutive depth positions Zn, Zn + 1 Zn + 2. For example, by means of the transport device 28 (Fig. 7) and according to the storage method (Fig. 9a-Fig. 9h), storage channels 15 can be stored in the depth direction (direction z). ) in depth positions arranged consecutively Zn, Zn + 1 respectively two bundles of merchandise 6-1. On the other hand, by means of the transport device 28 (Fig. 7) and in accordance with the storage procedure (Fig. 11a-11i), storage channels 15 can be stored in the depth direction (z direction) in depth positions arranged consecutively Zn, Zn + 1 Zn + 2 respectively three bundles of merchandise 6-2. In Fig. 1, in some of the storage channels 15 are stored in the depth direction (z-direction) in consecutively arranged depth positions Zn, Zn + 1 Zn + 2, Zn + 3 respectively four bundles of merchandise 6- two.

In contrast, the width 22 (Fig. 9a) of the merchandise package loading device 7 is smaller than the storage depth 16 and is designed in such a way that it is on the loading platform 43 (Fig. 7) can be transported a single merchandise package 6-1 with a first longitudinal dimension 19, which is then arranged between the outer transport members 64, 65. On the other hand, several merchandise packages 6-2 can also be transported with a second longitudinal dimension 20 , wherein a first merchandise package 6-2 is disposed between the first outer transport member 64 and an internal transport member 66 and a second merchandise package 6-2 is disposed between the second foreign transport entity 65 and a internal transport organ 66. However, it is also possible that the device for loading merchandise packages only transport a merchandise package 6-2 with the second longitudinal dimension 20, in which this merchandise package 6-2 is then arranged ob between the first outer transport organ 64 and an inner transportation organ 66 or between the second outer transport organ 65 and an internal transportation organ 66, as shown in Fig. 11a. The width 22 of the merchandise package loading device 7, according to the embodiment shown, is less than 1100 mm, for example, 1000 mm.

This embodiment has been shown to be advantageous, since with a comparatively small width 22 of the merchandise package loading device 7 or with a narrow aisle 3 it is possible to store multiple depths of merchandise packages 6-1, 6. -2 in a storage channel 15 with greater storage depth 16. In this way the relationship between the spatial volume and the available storage volume is increased.

In principle, the merchandise package 6 can also have a (third) longitudinal dimension, which is greater than the first longitudinal dimension. This is shown in FIG. 3. A merchandise package 6 of this type, however, can also be arranged on the merchandise bundle loading device 7 between the first outer transport member 64 and the second outer transport member 65. , although in the storage channel 15, due to the limited storage depth 16 available, only a single merchandise 6 can be stored. In this case, the storage is carried out according to the state of the art.

This means that merchandise 6 packages with different longitudinal dimensions can be stored in the storage channels 15. For example, in a first storage channel 15 or in some first storage channels 15, packages of goods 6-1 with the first longitudinal dimension are stored, in a second storage channel 15 or in some second storage channels 15, packages are stored. of merchandise 6-2 with the second longitudinal dimension and / or in a third storage channel 15 or in some third storage channels 15 are stored merchandise packages 6 with the third longitudinal dimension. In principle, however, it is also possible that storage packages are stored in a storage channel 15. merchandise 6-1, 6-2 with different longitudinal dimensions 19, 20, for example a merchandise package 6-1 with the first longitudinal dimension 19 and two merchandise packages 6-2 with the second longitudinal dimension 20.

The storage system, according to the embodiment shown, in mutually superimposed displacement (horizontal) levels 27 comprises transport devices of merchandise 7 that can be moved in the alley of shelves 3 and that are controlled independently between itself by the control unit 18, for storing the merchandise packages 6, 6-1, 6-2 in the storage channels 15 or, respectively, for removing the merchandise packages 6, 6-1, 6-2 from the storage outside the storage channels 15. It can be provided that each shelf level (RE) has at least one device for loading merchandise 7 packages. Therefore, a merchandise loading device 7 provides a service at a shelf level by means of a transport device 28. The transport device 28 can store or withdraw from storage in the storage channels 15 bilaterally in a transverse direction (direct z) one or more packages of goods 6, 6-1, 6-2. The displacement levels 27 and the shelf levels (RE) in the embodiment example shown are substantially at the same level of height, whereby the longitudinal crosspieces 12 extending in the longitudinal direction of the shelf of the shelves 3 (direction x) and mutually opposite pairs respectively form a displacement level 27, along which the load device of merchandise packages 7 moves.

However, according to another embodiment not shown, a smaller number of merchandise loading devices 7 can be provided than the number of existing shelf levels (RE), if the merchandise package loading device 7 comprises transport devices 28 overlaid by floors. The transport devices 28 can be controlled independently of each other by the control unit 18, of which a transport device 28 can store or extract from a storage channel 15 one or more packages of goods 6, 6-1, 6-2 in a transverse direction (z-direction) in a first rack level (RE), and a second transport device 28 can store or extract from a storage channel 15 one or more merchandise 6, 6-1, 6-2 in a transverse direction (z direction) on a second shelf level (RE). Therefore, a merchandise package loading device 7 can serve more than one shelf level, for example at the shelf levels, by means of two transport devices 28. Although the levels of displacement 27 are no longer Each rack level (RE) is disposed substantially at the same height level of each second shelf level (RE), as longitudinal crosspieces 12 extend in the longitudinal direction of the aisle of shelves 3 (direction). x) and mutually opposed in pairs, form respectively a displacement level 27, along which the device for loading merchandise packages moves.

On the other hand, if a special lifting device is used, the number of goods bulking devices 7 may also be smaller than the number of displacement levels 27. In this respect, the goods bulk loading devices 7 are they can change between travel levels 27.

A lifting device of this type is known, for example, from WO 2012/106744 A1 or WO 2012/105745 A1.

The merchandise package handling unit 2 shown in Figs. 1 to 3 is arranged between mutually opposite front sides of the storage shelves 1 and comprises a first merchandise bundle lifting device 29a, a first tampon device 30a, a second a package lifting device 29b and a second buffering device 30b.

The goods package lifting devices 29a, 29b are located stationary and respectively comprise a transport device 32a, 32b that can be raised and lowered by means of a lifting drive 31a, 31b. The lifting drive 31a, 31b comprises a driving motor 33a, 33b represented schematically, which is connected to the control unit 18. Preferably, the transport devices 32a, 32b are supported respectively on a vertical mast. The transport devices 32a, 32b respectively comprise a conveyor device operable through a transport drive 34a, 34b with a transport direction extending parallel to the alley of shelves 3, as indicated by the arrows in Fig. 1 The transport drive is connected to the control unit 18. The transport devices are, for example, roller conveyors or belt conveyors.

The buffer devices 30a, 30b comprise, respectively, in the direction of the shelf of shelves 3, on one side of the goods package lifting device 29a, 29b and on at least some of the rack levels (RE), first preparation devices 35. for the intermediate storage of one or more merchandise 6 packages to be stored, as well as in the direction of the aisle of shelves 3, on the other side of the second merchandise package lifting device 29a, 29b and in at least some of the shelf levels (RE), second preparation devices 36 for the intermediate storage of one or more bundles of merchandise 6 that must be removed from storage. As shown, the first preparation devices 35 and the second preparation devices 36 are arranged respectively on all rack levels (RE). The first preparation devices 35 form a first buffer zone, a so-called storage buffer zone, and the second preparation devices 36 form a buffer zone. a second intermediate buffer zone, a so-called buffer storage removal zone, in which each merchandise package lifting device 29a, 29b is assigned the first and second buffer zones. According to this embodiment, the preparation devices 35, 36 respectively have a conveyor device that can be driven by means of a transport drive 37a, 37b, 38a, 38b, for example a roller conveyor. The preparation transport devices 35, 36, therefore, form preparation transport devices with motor drive.

As can also be seen in Fig. 1, the front longitudinal crosspieces 12 extend along the storage shelves 1 and the merchandise package handling units 2 (lifting device for merchandise packages 29a, 29b and the goods devices). intermediate storage 30a, 30b) extend in the longitudinal direction of the shelf of the shelves 3 (direction x) and in at least some of the shelf levels (RE), preferably in each shelf level (RE). The merchandise package loading devices 7 can be moved along the longitudinal crosspieces 12 to store the merchandise 6, 6-1, 6-2 and to remove the merchandise 6 packages from storage, so that for a part the merchandise packages 6, 6-1, 6-2 can be removed from the storage channels 15 by means of their transport device 28 to be deposited in the preparation devices 36 of the buffer device 30a or the buffer device 30b, and on the other hand the merchandise packages 6, 6-1, 6-2 to be stored can be removed by their transport device 28 from the preparation devices 35 of the buffer device 30a or from the buffer device 30b for delivery to the storage channels 15.

The storage and removal of the storage of merchandise packages 6, 6-1, 6-2 through the transport mechanisms 4, 5, the merchandise package handling unit 2 and the merchandise package loading devices 7 described in detail in WO 2013/090970 A2, which is incorporated as an object in the present disclosure.

For reasons of clarity, transport mechanisms 4, 5 are only represented by sections. The transport mechanism 4 for the arrival transport of merchandise 6, 6-1, 6-2 packages to the goods package lifting device 29a, 29b and the transport mechanism 5 for the transport of the merchandise packages 6 , 6-1, 6-2 from the goods package lifting device 29a, 29b extend parallel to the shelf of shelves 3 below the storage shelves 1 and form a level of transport mechanisms (FE).

The lifting and lowering transport device 32a, 32b can be positioned at the height of the level of transport mechanisms (FE) between the mutually opposite transport mechanisms 4, 5 and at the height of the rack (RE) levels between the transport devices. mutually opposite preparation 35, 36, for transporting the merchandise packages 6, 6-1, 6-2 between the transport device 32a, 32b and the respective transport mechanism 4, 5 or between the transport device 32a, 32b and the respective preparation device 35, 36 of the first / second buffer device 30a, 30b.

According to another embodiment, as shown in Fig. 4, the merchandise package handling unit 2 described above is arranged on the front side in front of the storage shelves 1. The front longitudinal crosspieces 12 in turn They extend along the storage shelves 1 and the merchandise bundle handling unit 2 (merchandise package lifting device 29a, 29b and buffer devices 30a, 30b) in the longitudinal direction of the shelf alley 3 (address x). ) and on at least some shelf levels (RE), preferably at each shelf level (RE). The storage the withdrawal of the storage of the packages of goods 6, 6-1, 6-2 can be carried out in the manner already described above.

Also, the merchandise handling units 2 described above according to Fig. 1 and 4, and therefore with the merchandise package handling unit 2 integrated in the storage shelves 1 or arranged on the front side of the shelves of storage 1, may also respectively present only one lifting device of package 29a and only one tampon device 30a, as described below in the text.

According to an embodiment shown in FIG. 5, the merchandise package handling unit 39 is disposed on the front side in front of the storage shelves 1 and comprises the first merchandise package lifting device 29a, the buffer device. 30a, the second merchandise package lifting device 29b and the second buffering device 30b. The first preparation devices 35 form a first buffer zone, a so-called storage buffer zone, and the second preparation devices 36 form a second buffer zone, a so-called storage withdrawal buffer zone. The first buffer device 30a and the second buffer device 30b according to this embodiment respectively comprise in the direction of the shelf of shelves 3 exclusively on one of the sides of the first / second lifting device of goods packages 29a, 29b and in at least some of the shelf levels (RE) of the preparation devices 35, 36 for the intermediate storage of one or more merchandise packages that must be stored or removed from storage 6, 6-1, 6-2. Obviously, according to this embodiment, it is also possible that the merchandise package handling unit 39 is integrated in the storage shelves 1.

Fig. 6 shows an embodiment, in which the merchandise package handling unit 40 is disposed on the front side in front of the storage shelves 1. It comprises the first merchandise package lifting device 29a and the first tampon device 30a. The tampon device 30a comprises, in the direction of the aisle of shelves 3 on one side of the goods package lifting device 29a and on at least some of the shelf levels (RE), preparation devices 41 for the intermediate storage of goods. one or more of the merchandise 6, 6-1,6-2 packages to be stored and / or removed from storage. In this regard, it should be mentioned that, contrary to the previously described embodiments, in the preparation devices 41 here employed in each shelf level (RE), an inversion drive can also be provided. If the preparation devices 41 comprise transport devices, the latter can reverse the transport directions, as indicated by the double arrow. Obviously, it is also possible according to this embodiment that the merchandise package handling unit 40 is integrated in the storage shelves 1.

In FIGS. 7 and 8, another possible embodiment of the merchandise package loading device 7 is shown, which is configured as a one-level shelf management device.

The merchandise bundle loading device 7 comprises, as can also be seen with reference to the previous figures, a support frame 42, a loading platform 43, a flange device 46 with side-mounted wheels, a servo-drive with at least one drive motor 47 for extending / retracting the transport device 28, an electronic control system 48, as well as the transport device 28, for example for storing and removing from storage the merchandise 6, 6-1 , 6-2 on a storage shelf 1.

The detection of the displacement position of the merchandise bundle loading device 7 in the direction x can be effected by means of appropriate sensors. Preferably, a sensor 49 is provided which is formed by a rotary encoder and is arranged in the drive motor 45. The detection of the extension path of the transport device 28 in the z direction can also be effected by means of appropriate sensors. Preferably, a sensor 50 is provided which is formed by a rotary encoder and is arranged in the drive motor 47.

As shown in FIG. 8, the power and / or data supply of the goods package loading device 7, in particular of the drive motors 45, 47 and the electronic control system 48, can be effected by an arrangement of contact lugs 51, which for each level of displacement 27 is held in each one of the front longitudinal cross members 12 (bar rails) and extends along the entire length of the longitudinal crossbar 12. The loading device of bundles of merchandise 7 comprises in turn receptacles and contacts with them the contact lines of the arrangement of contact plates 51 for the supply of energy and / or data.

The transport device 28 (load receiving device), as shown in more detail in FIG. 7, may comprise telescopic units 52 arranged in parallel to each other on the support frame 42 and extendible from an initial position ( Fig. 9a, Fig. 11a) in a synchronized manner in both directions, so that on the storage shelves 1 arranged on both sides of the merchandise bundle loading device 7 the merchandise 6, 6-1 packages can be stored. , 6-2 or merchandise 6, 6-1, 6-2 packages can be removed from storage. The extension path or extension length, respectively, of the transport device 28 and the telescopic unit (s) 52 relative to the merchandise package loading device 7, and hence the length of the transport device 28 or the or the telescopic units 52 projecting from the merchandise package loading device 7, according to the embodiment shown is less than 1500 mm.

The telescopic units 52 respectively have a base frame 53, as well as carriages 54, 55 which can extend and retract horizontally in a direction (z direction) relative to the base frame 53. The telescopic units 52 form telescopic arms. The first carriage 54 is movably supported on the base frame 53 by means of a grille arrangement 56 and the second carriage 55 is movably supported on the first carriage 54 by means of a grille arrangement 57. The first carriage 54 54 can be moved by means of a drive device 58 shown schematically relative to the base frame 53, for example, it can be moved by a toothed belt or toothed belt arrangement relative to the base frame 53. For another part, it is also possible to use a chain arrangement and toothed strip. The endless traction means (toothed belt or chain) is coupled to an electric drive motor 47 (shown schematically in Fig. 8). Preferably, the toothed belts for the first two carriages 54 are coupled to each other via a common drive shaft 59. It is also possible to use separate drive devices. The telescopic unit 52, therefore, exclusively comprises a first carriage 54 and a second carriage 55. The telescopic unit or units 52, in particular the base frame 53, the first carriage 54 and the second carriage 55 have, in accordance with the embodiment shown, a longitudinal dimension less than 1000 mm, for example, 990 mm.

As can be seen further in Fig. 7, a first belt 60 is inverted around a first (front) roller 61 supported on the first carriage 54 and with its first end is fastened to the base frame 53 and with its second end is attached to the second carriage 55. A second belt 62 is inverted around a second (rear) roller 63 supported on the first carriage 54 and with its first end is attached to the base frame 53 and with its second end is attached to the second carriage 55. If the first carriage 54 is moved by means of the drive device 58, then the second carriage 55 is also moved by means of the belts 60, 62, ie it either retracts or extends.

The second carriage 55 respectively comprises transport members 64, 65, 66 for transporting merchandise packages 6, 6-1, 6-2 between the storage channel 15 and the merchandise package loading device 7. A distinction is made between organs of the merchandise. external transport 34, 65 and internal transport organs 66.

The outer transport members 64, 65 are disposed in opposite end areas of the second carriage 55, in which each transport member 64, 65 (drag body) is coupled to an electric drive motor 67 and by means of this it can move between an initial position and a driving position. In the initial position, the outer transport members 64, 65 are displaced outside of a transport route for the merchandise 6, 6-1, 6-2, in such a way that the merchandise 6, 6-1 , 6-2 can pass through the transport members 64, 65, and in the driving position the transport members 64, 65 are displaced inside the transport path for the goods 6, 6-1, 6-2 , in such a way that the respective transport members 64, 65 are clamped in a positive manner behind the merchandise package 6, 6-1,6-2.

The inner transport member 66 is disposed in the second carriage 55 centrally between the outer transport members 64, 65, in which the inner transport member 66 (driving device) is coupled to an electric drive motor 67 and by means of this it can move between an initial position and a driving position. In the initial position, the inner transport member 66 is displaced outside the transport route for the goods 6, 6-1, 6-2, in such a way that the merchandise 6, 6-1, 6 -2 can pass through the inner transport member 66, and in a driving position the inner transport member 64, 65 is displaced within the transport route for the merchandise 6, 6-1, 6-2, in such a way that the transport members 66 are clamped in a positive manner behind the merchandise package 6, 6-1,6-2.

Although in a preferred embodiment each second carriage 55 comprises the transport organs 64, 65, 66, which cooperate in pairs, it is also conceivable that only one of the second carriages 55 is equipped with the transport members 64, 65, 66. Likewise, the transport device 28 can also have only one telescopic unit 52 although this is not shown in more detail.

Additionally, it is also advantageous if the telescopic units 52 are also supported by means of a servo drive (not shown) relative to each other and adjustable in a direction x in the support frame 42. In this way, the distance between the telescopic units 52 can be adjusted in a variable manner and adapted to the respective width dimensions of the merchandise packages 6, 6-1, 6-2. On the other hand, the adjustment of the distance between the telescopic units 52 can also serve only for the alignment (centering) of a merchandise package 6, 6-1, 6-2, when this is on the package loading device of merchandise 7. The construction of a servo drive for the adjustment of distance and telescopic movement is described in detail in US 6,923,622 B2 and is the subject of this disclosure.

The drive motor 45 for the driving drive and the driving motor 47 for the actuating drive are connected to the electronic control system 48 of the goods package loading device 7, in which the electronic control system 48 is connected with the control unit 18 to receive from this driving instructions, instructions for storing and / or removing the storage or control signals.

As can also be seen in Fig. 7, the loading platform can be formed by merchandise bundle supports 43 extending in the z-direction. If a distance adjustment is provided between the telescopic units 52, then also the merchandise bundle supports 43 are supported relative to each other and adjustable in a direction x in the support frame 42.

Although not shown in more detail, a third support for merchandise packages can additionally be provided between the merchandise package holders 43, which can additionally support the merchandise package 6, 6-1, 6-2 from below, when the merchandise The same is found on the merchandise package loading device 7. This ensures the safe transport even of those packages of goods 6, 6-1, 6-2 that have a reduced shape stability or quality of packaging "qualitatively" less". However, increasingly alternatives are sought for cheaper packaging materials, which is associated with poorer packaging quality.

On the other hand, in a non-shown embodiment it is also possible for the loading platform to comprise a motorized transport device, which has a transport direction extending parallel to the direction z. The transport device, for example, is a belt conveyor or roller conveyor, which substantially operates in a synchronized manner with the speed of adjustment of the telescopic units.

In Figs. 9a-9h the development of the procedure for storing merchandise 6-1 packages, having respectively a first length dimension 19, in at least one of several storage channels 15 by means of a sequential development is shown. For reasons of greater clarity, the storage channels 15 are only indicated in Figs. 9a, 9f, 9g by means of intermittent reference lines.

Storage processes are based on storage orders that are recorded electronically, for example in a data entry device, for example, a computer. The storage orders are transmitted continuously to the control unit 18, which in turn coordinates the control of the transport mechanisms 4, 5, the load device (s) of merchandise 7 and the transport device (s) 28. The control unit 18 determines the storage channel 15 for a storage order, in which the merchandise packages 6-1 must be stored. If the storage order comprises more bundles of merchandise 6-1 in which they can be housed in a storage channel 15, then the control unit 18 determines a corresponding number of storage channels 15, in which the bulks of merchandise 6-1.

The merchandise packages 6-1 are prepared on a preparation device 35. The merchandise package loading device 7 collects the merchandise 6-1 packages successively from a preparation device 35, for later storage in a storage channel 15. defined by the control unit 18. This is shown in Fig. 2 in an exemplary manner for the seventh rack level from below.

The merchandise package loading device 7 picks up the first merchandise package 6-1 from the preparation device 35 on the loading platform 43 and then moves in the direction x towards the specified storage channel 15, in which it is store the first bulk of merchandise 6-1. As can also be seen, the device for loading merchandise packages 7 and loading platform 43 are so dimensioned in width 22 that they can only receive a single merchandise package 6-1 having a first longitudinal dimension 19. In the merchandise package 6-1, it can be arranged exclusively between the outer transport devices 64, 65, but not between one of the outer transport devices 64, 65 and the internal transportation device 66.

Fig. 9a shows the merchandise bundle loading device 7, which has been positioned in front of the specified storage channel 15. The first merchandise package 6-1 is positioned against the outer transport members 64, which are arranged in the opposite end area in a first adjustment position (extension direction according to arrow 68) of the transport device 28. or of the second car 55, respectively. It is also possible for the first merchandise bundle 6-1 to be positioned in front of the merchandise bundle loading device 7 prior to the displacement movement to the storage channel 15 by means of a centering movement of the telescopic units 52, in such a manner that the first merchandise bundle 6-1 can be transported with an orientation parallel to the longitudinal axis of the storage channel 15.

If the loading platform 43 comprises a transport device, then the first merchandise package 6-1 before the movement of movement towards the storage channel 15 can be positioned on the merchandise package loading device 7 in a direction parallel to the longitudinal extension of the storage channel 15, in which the first merchandise package 6-1 is moved by the transport device in the opposite direction to the storage direction and positioned against the transport members 64 moved in the driving position of the transport device 28 or the telescopic units 52, respectively, in which the transport device 28 or the telescopic units 52 are in the initial position.

As can be seen in Figure 9b, the first merchandise package 6-1, which must be deposited in a depth position Zn + 1, is displaced, and in particular pushed, into the storage channel 15 to an intermediate position. (Zp) by means of the outer transport members 64, which are arranged in the end area of the transport device 28 or of the second carriage 55, respectively, in opposite manner in a first adjustment direction (extension direction of the transport device according to arrow 68). In the intermediate position Z ^p , the merchandise package 6-1 is either completely within the storage channel 15 or partially on the loading platform 43 of the merchandise bundle loading device 7 and partially inside the channel 15 of the merchandise. storage shelf 1.

Subsequently, the transport device 28 retracts in a second direction of adjustment (retraction direction of the transport device according to arrow 69), until the inner transport organs 66 are positioned behind a side wall 70 of the merchandise package. 6-1 oriented towards the merchandise bundle loading device 7, as shown in Fig. 9c.

After this, the internal transport members 66, which according to Fig. 9c are still in the initial retracted position with respect to the merchandise package 6-1, are moved to the drive position indicated in Fig. 9d. , such that they grip behind the side wall 70.

Subsequently, the transport device 28 again advances in a first adjustment direction (extension direction of the transport device according to the arrow 68), in such a way that the internal transport organs 66 move the merchandise package 6-1 in the storage channel 15 of the intermediate position Zp to the second position of depth Zn + i. This is shown in Fig. 9e.

If the first merchandise package 6-1 is then in the second depth position Zn + 1 defined by the control unit 18, the transport device 28 again retracts in a second adjustment direction (retraction direction of the transport device). according to arrow 69), in such a way that it occupies the initial position; see Fig. 9f.

Subsequently, the device for loading merchandise packages 7 is again moved towards the preparation device 35, in which, if necessary, the second merchandise package 6-1 is already available, which has a first longitudinal dimension 19. The merchandise package loading device 7 then receives the second merchandise package 6-1 from the preparation device 35 on the loading platform 43 and then moves in the direction x towards the specified storage channel 15, in which the first merchandise package 6-1 has been stored.

Fig. 9g shows the merchandise bundle loading device 7, which has been positioned in front of the specified storage channel 15. The second merchandise bundle 6-1 is positioned against the outer transport members 64, which are arranged in the opposite end area in the direction of travel (storage direction according to arrow 68) of the transport device 28 or of the second car 55, respectively. Prior to the movement of displacement, the second merchandise bundle 6-1 can be repositioned, as described above for the first merchandise bundle 6-1.

Subsequently, the transport device 28 moves in a first adjustment direction (extension direction of the transport device according to arrow 68), in such a way that the transport organs 64 move the second merchandise 6-1 package from the device for loading merchandise bundles 7 or from the loading platform 43, respectively, into the storage channel 15 until reaching a first depth position Zn; see Fig. 9h. In this regard, the second merchandise bundle 6-1 moves in the depth direction of the storage channel 15 until the side wall 70 extends substantially aligned with a front edge of the storage channel 15 or with the longitudinal side 8. In this regard, the term "substantially aligned" is to be understood in such a way that the merchandise package 6-1 can be displaced with its side wall 70 with respect to the front edge to such a point in the direction of the channel storage 15 that the travel distance is less than 80 mm, for example, 20 mm.

As can be seen in Fig. 9h, the first merchandise bundle 6-1 and the second merchandise bundle 6-1 are deposited in the storage channel 15 at a mutual distance in the depth positions Zn, Zn + 1, in such a way that during the subsequent withdrawal of the storage, the different packages of merchandise 6-1 can be accessed consecutively.

When the second merchandise bundle 6-1 is within the storage channel 15, the transport device 28 extended into the storage channel 15, in particular the telescopic unit 52, returns to its initial position again.

Fig. 10a and 10b show the development of the procedure for the withdrawal of the storage of merchandise 6-1 packages, which respectively have a first longitudinal dimension 19, in at least one of several storage channels 15 based on a sequential development. For reasons of greater clarity, storage channels 15 are indicated by intermittent boundary lines.

When a merchandise package 6-1 is to be removed from storage in response to a recall order, the merchandise package loading device 7 is positioned in front of the storage channel 15 specified by the control unit 18. For example , in the second merchandise bundle 6-1, it must be removed from storage from the depth position Zn. In this regard, the transport device 28 moves in a first adjustment direction (extension direction of the transport device according to arrow 68), such that the external transport members 65 are positioned behind a side wall 71 of the second merchandise bundle 6-1, opposite the merchandise bundle loading device 7, which was deposited in the storage channel 15 in the first depth position Zn. Subsequently, the outer transport bodies 65, which are still in the initial retracted position with respect to the merchandise package 6-1, are moved to the driving position, in such a way that they are gripped behind the side wall 71. With the movement of the transport device 28 in a second adjustment direction (retraction direction of the transport device according to arrow 69) back to the initial position, the second merchandise package 6-1 is transferred by the transport bodies 65, moved to the driving position, on the merchandise package loading device 7. Then, the second merchandise package 6-1 is transported to a preparation device 36, and then removed from the storage system by means of the package lifting device 29a, 29b and the transport mechanism 5.

In the same way, the first merchandise bundle 6-1 from the depth position Zn + 1 can subsequently be removed from storage.

Fig. 11a-11i shows the development of the procedure for the storage of merchandise 6-2, which respectively have a second longitudinal dimension 20, in at least one of several channels of storage 15 based on a sequential development. For reasons of greater clarity, the storage channels 15 are only indicated in FIGS. 11a, 11f, 11g by intermittent reference lines. The merchandise package 6-2 can be placed either between the outer transport organs 64 and the internal transport organs 66 or, as shown, between the outer transport devices 65 and the internal transport organs 66.

The storage processes are based on storage orders, which are transmitted continuously by the control unit 18, which in turn coordinates the control of the transport mechanisms 4, 5, or the devices for loading merchandise packages 7 and the transport device (s) 28, as already described above.

The merchandise bundles 6-2 are prepared on a preparation device 35. The merchandise bundle loading device 7 collects the merchandise 6-2 packages consecutively from the preparation device 35, and subsequently stores them in a storage channel. 15 specified by the control unit 18. The merchandise package loading device 7 receives the first merchandise package 6-2 from the preparation device 35 on the loading platform 43 and then moves in the direction x towards the merchandise channel. specified storage 15, in which the first bulk of merchandise 6-2 must be stored. The device for loading merchandise packages 7 and loading platform 43 are dimensioned in such a way in their width 22 that on them at least one merchandise package 6-2 can be received, which has a second longitudinal dimension 20.

Fig. 11a shows the merchandise bundle loading device 7, which has been positioned in front of the specified storage channel 15. The first merchandise bundle is positioned against the internal transport members 66. It is also possible that the first merchandise bundle 6-2 before the movement towards the storage channel 15 is positioned in front of the merchandise package loading device. 7 by means of a centering movement of the telescopic units 52, in such a way that the first merchandise package 6-2 can be transported with a parallel orientation to the longitudinal axis of the storage channel 15.

If the loading platform 43 comprises a transport device, then the first merchandise package 6-2 before the movement of movement towards the storage channel 15 can be positioned on the merchandise package loading device 7 in a direction parallel to the longitudinal extension of the storage channel 15, in which the first merchandise package 6-2 is moved by the transport device in the opposite direction to the storage direction and positioned against the transport organs 66 moved to the driving position of the transport device 28 or the telescopic units 52, respectively, in which the transport device 28 or the telescopic units 52 are in the initial position.

As can be seen in Fig. 11b, the first merchandise bundle 6-2, which must be deposited in a depth position Zn + 2, is displaced, and in particular is pushed, with the inner transport organs 66 in the channel of storage 15 to an intermediate position Zp. In the intermediate position Zp, the merchandise package 6-2 is either completely inside the storage channel 15 or partially on the loading platform 43 of the merchandise package loading device 7 and partially in the storage channel 15 of the merchandise. the storage shelf 1.

Subsequently, the transport device 28 moves back in a second adjustment direction (retraction direction of the transport device according to arrow 69), until the outer transport members 65, which are arranged in the opposite end region in the second adjustment direction (retraction direction of the transport device according to arrow 69) of the transport device 28 or of the second carriage 55, is positioned behind a side wall 70 of the merchandise package 6-2 facing the device for loading merchandise packages 7, as shown in Fig. 11c.

After this, the outer transport members 65, which according to Fig. 11c are still in the initial retracted position with respect to the merchandise package 6-2, move to the driving position shown in Fig. 11d. , such that they grip behind the side wall 70.

Subsequently, the transport device 28 again advances in a first adjustment direction (extension direction of the transport device according to the arrow 68), in such a way that the external transport members 65 move the first merchandise package 6-2 in the storage channel 15 from the intermediate position Zp to the third depth position Zn + 2. This is shown in Fig. 11e.

If the first merchandise bundle 6-2 is then in the third depth position Zn + 2 defined by the control unit 18, the conveying device 28 returns back in a second adjustment direction (retraction direction of the conveying device). transport according to arrow 69), so that it occupies the initial position; see Fig. 11f.

Then, the device for loading merchandise packages 7 moves again towards the preparation device 35, in which, if necessary, the second merchandise package 6-2 is already available, which has a second longitudinal dimension 20. The merchandise bundle loading device 7 then picks up the second merchandise 6-2 of the preparation device 35 on the loading platform 43 and then moves in the direction x to the specified storage channel 15, in which the first merchandise package 6-2 has already been stored.

In Fig. 11g the merchandise bundle loading device 7, which has been positioned opposite the specified storage channel 15, is shown. The second merchandise bundle 6-2 is positioned against the inner transport members 66. Before the moving movement, the second merchandise bundle 6-1 can be repositioned, as previously described for the first merchandise package 6. -one.

Subsequently, the transport device 28 moves in a first adjustment direction (extension direction of the transport device according to arrow 68), such that the internal transport organs 66 move the second merchandise package 6-2 from the merchandise bundle loading device 7 or from the loading platform 43 to the storage channel 15 until reaching a second depth position Zn + 1; see Fig. 11h.

In the same way the storage of the third package of merchandise 6-2 is carried out. After positioning the merchandise bundle loading device 7 in front of the storage channel 15, the transport device 28 moves in a first adjustment direction (extension direction of the transport device according to arrow 68), as such so that the inner transport organs 66 move the third merchandise bundle 6-2 from the loading position of merchandise bundles 7 or from the loading pallet 43 to the storage channel 15 until reaching a first depth position Zn; see Fig. 11i. In this regard, the third merchandise bundle 6-2 moves in the depth direction of the storage channel 15 until the side wall 70 extends substantially aligned with a front edge of the storage channel 15 or the front longitudinal side. 8, respectively, as already described above.

As can be seen in Fig. 11h and 11i, both the first merchandise bundle 6-2 and the second merchandise bundle 6 2, as well as the second merchandise bundle 6-2 and the third merchandise bundle 6-2 they are deposited with a mutual distancing in the depth positions Zn + 2, Zn + 1, Zn, in such a way that during the withdrawal of the storage can be accessed consecutively to the different packages of merchandise 6-2.

In the embodiment according to Fig. 11a-11i, the merchandise package 6-2 is moved by the internal transport organs 66 from the merchandise package loading device 7 into the storage channel 15, either either to the intermediate position Z ^p or to the definitive depth positions Zn + 1, Zn. In a different way, the storage process (not shown) is carried out if, for example, the second merchandise bundle 6-2 is moved by the outer transport organs 64, which are arranged in the opposite end area to a first direction. of adjustment (extension direction of the transport device according to arrow 68) of the transport device 28 or of the second carriage 55, respectively, from the merchandise package loading device 7 into the storage channel 15. In this In this case, the second merchandise bundle 6-2, which must be deposited in a depth position Zn + 2, can also be moved, in particular by pushing, first to an intermediate position Zp. In the intermediate position Z ^p , the merchandise package 6-2 is either completely within the storage channel 15 or partially on the loading platform 43 of the merchandise package loading device 7 and partially within the storage channel 15. of the storage shelf 1. If the second merchandise bundle 6-2 is in the intermediate position Zp, the transport device 28 is retracted in a second adjustment direction (retraction direction of the conveying device according to FIG. arrow 69), until the inner transport bodies 66 or the outer transport bodies 65, which are arranged in the opposite end area in a second adjustment direction (retraction direction of the transport device according to arrow 69) ) of the transport device 28 or of the second carriage 55, respectively, are positioned behind a side wall 70 of the merchandise package 6-2 facing the loading device of merchandise packages 7. Subsequently, the internal transportation devices 66 or the external transport devices 65, which are still in the initial retracted position with respect to the merchandise package 6-2, are moved to the position of actuation, in such a way that they are gripped behind the side wall 70. After this, the transport device 28 is again advanced in a first adjustment direction (extension direction of the transport device according to arrow 68, in such a way that the internal transport members 65 or the outer transport bodies 66 move the second merchandise bundle 6-2 in the storage channel 15 from the intermediate position Z ^p to the second depth position Zn + 1.

The storage process of the third merchandise bundle 6-2 can also be carried out in such a way that the third merchandise bundle 6-2 is moved by the outer conveying members 64, which are arranged in the opposite end area in a first adjustment direction (extension direction of the transport device according to arrow 68) of the transport device 28 or of the carriage 55, respectively, from the merchandise package loading device 7 towards the interior of the storage channel 15. In In this case, the outer transport members 64 can move the merchandise bundle 6-2 directly (ie, without intermediate position Z ^p ) to the first depth position Zn.

It should also be noted that in Figs. 9a-9h and in Fig. 11a-11i the storage of the merchandise 6-1, 6-2 packages in the right storage shelf 1 has been described. If the storage of merchandise 6-1, 6-2 is carried out in the storage shelf 1 left, then in the denomination the second external transportation means 65 should be used in place of the first outer transportation means 64. , the first adjustment direction 68 and the second adjustment direction 69 respectively extend in the opposite direction. Furthermore, it can be seen that the extension path of the transport device 28 is limited by the rear longitudinal side 9 of the storage shelf 1.

In Fig. 12, another possible embodiment of the merchandise package loading device 7 'is shown, which is realized as a single level shelf manipulator apparatus.

The merchandise bundle loading device 7 'corresponds, except for the configuration of the transport device 28', to the merchandise bundle loading device 7 'which has already been described in detail above. To avoid repetitions, reference is made mainly to the transport device 28 ', for example, for the storage and removal of the storage of merchandise 6, 6-1, 6-2 packages inside or outside a storage shelf 1.

The transport device 28 '(load receiving device) can comprise telescopic units 52 arranged in parallel to each other on the support frame 42 and extendible from an initial position (Fig. 13a) in a synchronized manner in both directions, so that on the storage shelves 1 arranged on both sides of the merchandise bundle loading device 7 'can be stored merchandise 6, 6-1, 6-2 or withdraw from storage the merchandise 6, 6-1 , 6-2. The extension path or extension length of the transport device 28 'or of the telescopic unit (s) 52 relative to the merchandise bundle loading device 7', and hence the length of the transport device 28 or the the telescopic units 52 protruding from the merchandise bundle loading device 7 in the z direction, according to the embodiment shown is less than 1500 mm.

The telescopic units 52 respectively have a base frame 53, as well as carriages 54, 55 extendible or retractable horizontally in a direction (z direction) relative to the base frame 53. The telescopic units 52 form telescopic arms. The first carriage 54 is movably supported on the base frame 53 by means of a grid arrangement 56 and the second carriage 55 is movably supported on the first carriage 54 by means of a grille arrangement 57. The first carriage 54 can be moved by means of a drive device 58, represented schematically, relative to the base frame 53, for example, it can be moved by a toothed belt arrangement and toothed strip with respect to the base frame 53. On the other hand, It is also possible to use a chain arrangement and toothed strip. The endless traction means (toothed belt or chain) is coupled to an electric drive motor 47 (shown schematically in Fig. 8). Preferably, the toothed belts for the first two carriages 54 are coupled together by means of a drive shaft such as 59. It is also possible to use separate drive devices 58. The telescopic unit 52, therefore, comprises exclusively a first carriage 54 and a second carriage 55. The telescopic unit or units 52, in particular the base frame 53, the first carriage 54 and the second carriage 55 have, in accordance with the embodiment shown, a longitudinal dimension of less than 1000 mm, for example, 990 mm.

The second carriages 55 respectively comprise transport members 64, 65 for transporting merchandise packages 6, 6-1, 6-2 between the storage channel 15 and the merchandise bundle loading device 7 '. In contrast to the embodiment described above, the internal transport bodies 66 are not provided, but only the outer transport members 64, 65. The outer transport members 64, 65 are arranged in the opposite end areas of the second. carriage 55, in which each transport member 64, 65 (drag body) is coupled to an electric drive motor 67 and can be moved therebetween between an initial position and a driving position. In the initial position, the outer transport members 64, 65 are displaced outside the transport route of the merchandise 6, 6-1, 6-2, in such a way that the merchandise 6, 6-1 , 6-2 can pass through the transport members 64, 65, and in the actuation position the transport members 64, 65 are displaced inside the transport path of the goods 6, 6-1, 6- 2, in such a way that the respective transport members 64, 65 can clamp the merchandise package 6, 6-1, 6-2 in a positive manner. It is also conceivable that the outer transport members 64, 65 are disposed respectively spaced apart from the mutually opposite front ends of the second carriage 55, such that the length of the second carriage 55 is greater than the distance between the outer transport members. 64, 65. Because of this, the merchandise bundle 6, 6-1, 6-2 can be guided during the movement of movement from the merchandise bundle loading device 7 'to the intermediate position Z ^p (Fig. 13b). ) or to the final storage position Zn + 1 (Fig. 13e) not only by the external transport devices 64, 65, but also by the second carriages 55.

Although in a preferred embodiment each second carriage 55 comprises transport members 64, 65, cooperating in pairs, it is also conceivable that only one of the second carriages 55 is equipped with the transport members 64, 65. transport device 28 'may also present only one telescopic unit 52, which, however, is not represented in greater detail.

Additionally, it has also been shown to be advantageous if the telescopic units 52 are also supported on the support frame 42 in an adjustable manner by means of a servo drive (not shown) relative to each other and in a direction x. In this way, the distance between the telescopic units 52 can be adjusted in a variable manner to adapt to the respective width dimensions of the merchandise packages 6, 6 1, 6-2. On the other hand, the adjustment of the distance between the telescopic units 52 can also serve only for the alignment (centering) of a merchandise package 6, when it is on the merchandise bundle loading device 7 '.

The drive motor 45 for the driving drive and the drive motor 47 for the servo drive are connected to the electronic control system 48 of the goods package loading device 7, whereby the electronic control system 48 is connected to the control unit 18 to receive from this operating instructions, instructions for storage and / or removal of storage or control signals.

As can be seen in Fig. 12, the loading platform can be formed by supports for merchandise packages 43 extending in the z-direction. If an adjustment of the distance between the telescopic units 52 is provided, then also the supports for merchandise packages 43 rest on the support frame 42 in an adjustable manner with respect to each other and in a direction x.

If according to a possible embodiment the supports for merchandise packages 43 respectively have a centering strip 72 extending in the z-direction, then the distance between the centering strips 72 can be adjusted in a variable manner and adapted to the respective width dimensions of the merchandise packages 6, 6-1, 6-2. In this way, alternatively to the embodiment described above, a merchandise package 6 can be aligned (centered) by means of the centering strips 72, when it is on the merchandise bundle loading device 7 '.

Although not shown in more detail, a third support for merchandise packages can additionally be provided between the supports for merchandise packages 43, which can additionally support from below the merchandise package 6, 6-1, 6-2, when the same is on the merchandise bundle loading device 7 ', as described above.

Fig. 13a-13h shows the development of the procedure for storing merchandise packages 6-1, which respectively have a first longitudinal dimension 19, in at least one of several storage channels 15 through a sequential development. For reasons of greater clarity, storage channels 15 are only indicated in Figs. 13a, 13f, 13g by intermittent boundary lines. It is understood that also the merchandise packages 6-2, which respectively have a second longitudinal dimension 21, can be stored in the following manner. Obviously, other longitudinal dimensions than those mentioned are also possible. The merchandise bundle 6 can have a maximum longitudinal dimension such that it "barely" finds a place even between the outer transport organs 64, 65.

The storage processes are based on storage orders that are electronically registered, for example, in a data entry device, for example, a computer. The storage orders are continuously transmitted to the control unit 18, which in turn coordinates the control of the transport mechanisms 4, 5, the merchandise loading device (s) 7 'and the transport device (s) 28 '

The control unit 18 determines for a storage order the storage channel 15 in which the merchandise 6-1 packages are to be stored. If the storage order comprises more merchandise packages 6-1 than can be received in a storage channel 15, then the control unit 15 determines a corresponding number of storage channels 15, in which the merchandise 6 -1 must be stored consecutively.

The merchandise packages 6-1 are prepared on a preparation device 35. The merchandise package loading device 7 'collects the merchandise 6-1 packages consecutively from the preparation device 35, for later storage in the storage channel 15. specified by the control unit 18. This is exemplarily represented in FIG. 2 for the seventh rack level from below.

The merchandise bundle loading device 7 'collects the first merchandise package 6-1 from the preparation device 35 on the loading platform 43 and then moves in the direction x towards the specified storage channel 15, in which you must store the first package of merchandise 6-1. As can also be seen, the device for loading merchandise bundles 7 'and the loading platform 43 are so dimensioned in their width 22 that a merchandise bundle 6-1 having a first longitudinal dimension can be deposited thereon. 19. The merchandise package 6-1 is deposited between the outer transport devices 64, 65.

Fig. 13a shows the merchandise bundle loading device 7 ', which has been positioned in front of the specified storage channel 15. The first bulk of merchandise 6-1 is positioned against the organs of outer transport 64, which are disposed in the opposite end area in a first adjustment direction (extension direction according to date 68) of the transport device 28 'or of the second carriage 55, respectively. It is also possible that the first merchandise bundle 6-1 before the movement of movement into the storage channel 15 is positioned by means of a centering movement of the telescopic units 52 and / or a centering movement of the centering strips. 72 on, and relatively to, the merchandise package loading device 7 ', such that the first merchandise package 6-1 can be transported with an alignment parallel to the longitudinal axis of the storage channel 15.

If the loading platform 43 comprises a transport device, then the first merchandise package 6-1 before the movement of movement into the storage channel 15 can be positioned on the merchandise package loading device 7 in a direction parallel to the longitudinal extension of the storage channel 15, in which the first merchandise package 6-1 is positioned by means of the transport device in the opposite direction to the storage direction and against the transport members 64 moved to the driving position of the transport device 28 'or of the telescopic units 52, respectively, in which the transport device 28' or the telescopic units 52, respectively, are in the initial position. As can be seen in Fig. 13b, the first merchandise package 6-1, which must be deposited in a depth position Zn + 1, is displaced, and in particular pushed, by means of the (first) outer transport devices 64 , which are arranged in the opposite end area to a first direction of travel (extension direction of the transport device according to arrows 68) of the transport device 28 'or of the second carriage 55, respectively, in the storage channel 15 to an intermediate position Zp. In the intermediate position Zp, the merchandise package 6-1 is either completely within the storage channel 15 or partially on the loading platform 43 of the merchandise package loading device 7 and partially in the storage channel 15 of the merchandise. the storage shelf 1.

Subsequently, the transport device 28 'is retracted in a second adjustment direction (retraction direction of the transport device according to arrows 69), until the (second) outer transport members 65 have been positioned behind a side wall 70 facing the merchandise bundle loading device 7 ', as shown in Fig. 13c.

After this, the outer transport bodies (seconds) 65, which according to FIG. 13c are still in the initial retracted position with respect to the merchandise package 6-1, are moved to the drive position shown in FIG. Fig. 13d, in such a way that they grip behind the side wall 70.

Subsequently, the transport device 28 'again advances in a first adjustment direction (extension direction of the transport device according to the arrows 68), in such a way that the (second) transport members 65 move the first merchandise package. 6-1 in the storage channel 15 outside the intermediate position Zp to the second depth position Zn + 1. This is shown in Fig. 13e.

If the first merchandise bundle 6-1 is then in the second depth position Zn + 1 specified by the control unit 18, the conveying device 28 'again retracts in the second adjustment direction (retraction direction of the conveying device). transport according to arrow 69), in such a way that it occupies the initial position; see Fig. 13f.

After this, the merchandise bundle loading device 7 'again moves towards the preparation device 35, in which, if necessary, the second merchandise package 6-1 is already available, which presents a first dimension longitudinal 19. The merchandise bundle loading device 7 'then receives the second merchandise package 6-1 from the preparation device 35 on the loading platform 43 and then moves in the direction x towards the specified storage channel 15, in which the first bulk of merchandise 6-1 has already been stored.

Fig. 13g shows the merchandise bundle loading device 7 ', which has been positioned in front of the specified storage channel 15. The second merchandise bundle 6-1 is positioned against the outer transport members 64, which are arranged in the opposite end area in the direction of travel (storage direction according to arrows 68) of the transport device 28 '. or of the second cars 55, respectively. Prior to the movement of displacement, the second merchandise bundle 6-1 can again be aligned and / or positioned, as already described above for the first merchandise bundle 6-1.

Subsequently, the transport device 28 'moves in a first adjustment direction (extension direction of the transport device according to the arrows 68), in such a way that the external transport members 64 displace the second bulk of the goods 6. 1 from the merchandise bundle loading device 7 'or the loading platform 43, respectively, into the storage channel 15 to a first depth position Zn; see Fig. 13h. In this regard, the second merchandise bundle 6-1 moves in the depth direction of the storage channel 15 until the side wall 70 extends substantially aligned with a front edge of the storage channel 15 or a front longitudinal side. 8, respectively. The term "substantially aligned" is to be understood in the sense that the merchandise package 6-1 can displaced with its side wall 70 with respect to the front edge in the direction of the storage channel 15 in such a way that a distance of displacement is less than 80 mm, for example, 20 mm. As can be seen in Fig. 13h, the first merchandise bundle 6-1 and the second merchandise bundle 6-1 are deposited in the storage channel 15 with a mutual distancing in the depth positions Zn, Zn + 1, in such a way that during the withdrawal of the storage can be accessed consecutively to the different packages of merchandise 6-1. A storage removal process of this type is described in Fig. 10a and 10b. If the second merchandise bundle 6-1 is already in the storage channel 15, then the transport device 28 'extended towards the interior of the storage channel 15, in particular the telescopic units 52, goes back to an initial position .

Finally, it should be mentioned that the device for loading merchandise packages can also be formed by a forklift for elevated shelves, comprising a vertical mast, a lower transfer mechanism and an upper transfer mechanism fixed on the head of the mast. The lower transfer mechanism is grilled on a lower rail and the upper transfer mechanism is grilled on an upper rail. The transport device 28 in this case is mounted on a lifting frame and is supported in an adjustable manner on its height by means of a lifting drive in the direction and in the vertical mast, in order to be able to reach the storage channels 15 in all shelf levels. Therefore, the merchandise bundle loading device can be moved both in the x direction as well as in the y direction. A forklift for raised shelves is described, for example, in EP 2419365 B1.

The examples of embodiment show possible variants of the storage system and the storage method, in which it is worth mentioning at this point that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments represented in particular, but rather they are also possible. various combinations of the different variants of realization among themselves and this possibility of variation is framed within the knowledge of people specialized in this technical subject based on the principle of technical performance by objective invention.

In addition, individual features or combinations of features of the different embodiments shown and described may also represent stand-alone, inventive or according to the present invention.

In particular, the different embodiments shown in Figs. 1 to 13 can be the object of independent solutions according to the present invention.

For the sake of good order it should finally be pointed out that for a better understanding of the structure of the storage system, this or its components have been partially represented without scale and / or enlarged and / or reduced. List of reference characters

1 Storage shelf 30 Buffer device

2 Merchandise handling unit 31 Lifting operation

3 Aisle of shelves 32 Transport device

4 Transport mechanism 33 Drive motor

5 Transport mechanism 34 Transport drive

6 Bulk of merchandise 35 Preparation device

7 Merchandise loading device 36 Preparing device

8 Front longitudinal side 37 Transport drive

9 Rear longitudinal side 38 Transport drive

10 Front carriers Front 39 Trailer unit for merchandise packages 11 Rear carriers rack 40 Unit for the handling of packages of goods 12 Front longitudinal tramline 41 Preparation device

13 Rear longitudinal traverse 42 Support frame

14 Transverse say 43 Loading platform

15 Storage channel 44 Rolling wheel

16 Storage depth 45 Drive motor (transfer drive) 17 Storage width 46 Crane device

18 Control unit 47 Drive motor (transport device) 19 First longitudinal dimension 48 Electronic control system

20 According to the longitudinal dimension 49 Sensor

22 Width 50 Sensor

27 Traveling plane 51 Contact line arrangement

28 Transport device 52 Telescopic unit

29 Merchandise package lifting device 53 Base frame

(continuation) First car

Second car

Gma disposition

Gma disposition

Drive device

Drive shaft

First strap

First roller

Second strap

Second roller

External transport organ

External transport organ

Internal transport organ

Drive motor

Extension address

Retraction address

Side wall

Side wall

Centering list

Claims (13)

A method for storing merchandise packages (6-1, 6-2) in storage channels (15) of a storage shelf (1) with a plurality of storage channels (15), in which the packages of merchandise (6-1, 6-2) are transported by means of a device for loading merchandise packages (7) that moves along the storage shelf (1) in a first direction (direction x) towards the storage channels (15) and are transported to the interior of the storage channels (15) by means of an extendable transport device (28) within the storage channel (15) in relation to the device for loading merchandise packages (15). 7) in a second direction (z-direction), the transport device (28) being equipped in mutually opposite end zones with at least one outer transport device (64, 65) and in between with at least one an internal transportation organ (66), to store merchandise packages (6-1, 6-2) in at least one of the storage channels (15) in depth positions arranged consecutively (Zn ... Zn + 2) with a mutual distancing, and the device for loading of packages can of merchandise (7) receive either a merchandise bundle (6-1) with a first length (19) exclusively between the outer transport devices (64, 65) or at least one merchandise bundle (6-2) with a second length (20) between one of the outer transport organs (64, 65) and the internal transport organ (66), carrying out the following stages: - receiving a merchandise bundle (6-1) with the first length (19) or at least one merchandise bundle (6 2) with a second length (20) on the merchandise bundle loading device (7) , - positioning of the merchandise bundle loading device (7) in front of a storage channel (15) specified by a control unit (18), in which at least a first depth position (Zn) must be stored a merchandise bundle (6-1, 6-2) and in a second depth position disposed behind (Zn + 1) a merchandise bundle (6-1, 6-2), characterized by : - forward movement of a merchandise bundle (6-1, 6-2) by the merchandise bundle loading device (7) in the storage channel (15), such that this merchandise bundle (6-) 1, 6-2) is moved by one of the transport members (64, 65, 66) by moving the transport device (28) in the direction of the storage channel (15) (first direction of travel 68) to an intermediate position (Z ^p ); - movement of return of the transport device (28) in the direction towards the device for loading merchandise bundles (7) (second direction of displacement 69), in such a way that the other of the transport organs (64, 65, 66 ), which must move the merchandise bundle (6-1, 6-2) from the intermediate position (Z ^p ) to the second depth position (Zn + 1) is positioned behind a side wall (70) of the package of merchandise (6-1, 6-2) oriented towards the device for loading merchandise packages (7); - backward movement of the merchandise bundle (6-1, 6-2) in the storage channel (15) from the intermediate position (Z ^p ) to the second depth position (Zn + 1) by means of the other of the transport organs (64, 65, 66) through the movement of the transport device (28) in the direction of the storage channel (15) (first direction of travel 68). 2. Method according to claim 1, characterized by the following steps: - receiving a first merchandise bundle (6-1) with the first length (19) on the merchandise bundle loading device (7); - positioning of the merchandise bundle loading device (7) in front of a storage channel (15) specified by a control unit (18), in which at least a first depth position (Zn) must be stored a first merchandise bundle (6-1) with the first length (19) and in a second depth position disposed behind (Zn + 1) a merchandise bundle (6-1) with the first length (19); - forward movement of the merchandise bundle (6-1) by the merchandise bundle loading device (7) in the storage channel (15), such that this merchandise bundle (6-1) is displaced by the outer transport member (64, 65), posterior in the direction of travel, by moving the transport device (28) in the direction of the storage channel (15) (first direction of travel 68) to the intermediate position ( Zp); - movement of return of the transport device (28) in the direction towards the device for loading merchandise packages (7) (second direction of displacement 69), such that the internal transport organ (66) is positioned behind a side wall (70) of the merchandise package (6-1) facing the merchandise package loading device (7); - backward movement of the merchandise bundle (6-1) in the storage channel (15) from the intermediate position (Z ^p ) to the second depth position (Zn + 1) by means of the inner transport organ (66) through the movement of the transport device (28) in the direction of the storage channel (15) (first direction of travel 68). 3. Method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by the following steps: - receiving a second merchandise bundle (6-1) with the first length (19) on the merchandise bundle loading device (7); - positioning of the merchandise bundle loading device ⁽ 7 ^{) in} front of the specified storage channel (15), in which the first merchandise bundle (6-1) with the first length (19) has already been stored in the second Depth position (Zn + i); - moving the second merchandise bundle (6-1) from the merchandise bundle loading device (7) into the storage channel (15) to the first depth position (Zn) by means of the outer transport organ (15) 64, 65), rearward in the direction of travel, by movement of the transport device (28) in the direction of the storage channel (15) (first adjustment direction 68). 4. Method according to claim 1, characterized by the following steps: - receiving a first merchandise bundle (6-2) with the second length (20) on the merchandise bundle loading device (7); - positioning of the merchandise bundle loading device (7) in front of a storage channel (15) specified by a control unit (18), in which at least a first depth position (Zn) must be stored a merchandise bundle (6-2) with the second length (20) and in a second depth position disposed behind (Zn + 1) a merchandise bundle (6-2) with the second length (20) and behind, in a third depth position (Zn + 2), a merchandise bundle (6-2) with the second length (20); - forward movement of the merchandise bundle (6-2) by the merchandise bundle loading device (7) in the storage channel (15), such that this merchandise bundle (6-2) is moved by the inner transport member (66) by moving the transport device (28) in the direction of the storage channel (15) (first direction of travel 68) to an intermediate position (Zp); - movement of return of the transport device (28) in the direction towards the device for loading merchandise packages (7) (second direction of displacement 69), in such a way that the external transport device (64, 65), rear the second adjustment direction (69) is positioned behind a side wall (70) of the merchandise package (6-2) facing the merchandise package loading device (7); - backward movement of the merchandise bundle (6-2) in the storage channel (15) from the intermediate position (Z ^p ) to the third depth position (Zn + 2) by means of the outer transport organ (64, 65), forward in the first adjustment direction (68), through movement of the transport device (28) in the direction of the storage channel (15) (first direction of travel 68). Method according to claims 1 or 4, characterized by the following steps: - receiving a second merchandise bundle (6-2) with the second length (20) on the merchandise bundle loading device (7); - positioning of the merchandise bundle loading device (7) in front of the specified storage channel (15), in which in the third depth position (Zn + 2) the first merchandise bundle has already been stored (6-2) ) with the second length (20); - forward movement of the second merchandise bundle (6-2) by the merchandise bundle loading device (7) in the storage channel (15) to the second depth position (Zn + 1) by the transport organ outer (64, 65), rear in the direction of travel, or the central transport organ (66), by moving the transport device (28) in the direction of the storage channel (15) (first direction of travel 68). ); and then - receiving a third merchandise bundle (6-2) with the second length (20) on the merchandise bundle loading device 7), - positioning of the merchandise bundle loading device (7) in front of the specified storage channel (15), in which in the third depth position (Zn + 2) the first merchandise bundle has already been stored (6-2) ) with the second length (20) and in the second depth position (Zn + 1) the second merchandise bundle (6-2) with the second length (20); - displacement of the third merchandise bundle (6-2) from the merchandise bundle loading device (7) inside the storage channel (15) to the first depth position (Zn) by the outer transport organ (15). 64, 65, posterior in the direction of travel, or by the central transport member (66) through the movement of the transport device (28) in the direction of the storage channel (15) (first adjustment direction 68). 6. Storage system with at least one storage shelf (1) with a plurality of storage channels (15), at least one device for loading merchandise packages (7) that can be moved along the storage shelf (1) in a first direction (address x) and a transport device (28) that can be extended within the storage channel (15) in a second direction (z-direction) relative to the device load of merchandise packages (7), as well as a control unit (18) for the merchandise package loading device (7) and the transport device (28), the transport device (28) being in areas of mutually opposite ends equipped in each case with at least one outer transport means (64, 65) and in the middle with at least one internal transport means (66), for storage in at least one of the storage channels ( 15) in consecutive depth positions (Zn ... Zn + 1) the merchandise bundles (6-1, 6-2) in a mutually distanced manner, and the merchandise bundle loading device (7) can receive either a merchandise bundle (6-1) with a first length (19) exclusively between the outer transport devices (64, 65) or at least one package of goods (6-2) with a second length (20) between one of the outer transport members (64, 65) and the inner transport member (66), the control unit (18) being designed to control the merchandise package loading device (7). ) and the transport device (28) in such a way that the following process steps are executed: - receiving a merchandise bundle (6-1) with the first length (19) or at least one merchandise bundle (6 2) with a second length (20) on the merchandise bundle loading device (7) ; - positioning of the merchandise bundle loading device (7) in front of a storage channel (15) specified by a control unit (18), in which at least a first depth position (Zn) must be stored a merchandise bundle (6-1, 6-2) and in a second depth position disposed behind (Zn + 1) a merchandise bundle (6-1, 6-2), characterized by : - forward movement of a merchandise bundle (6-1, 6-2) from the merchandise bundle loading device (7) into the storage channel (15), such that this merchandise bundle (6). -1, 6-2) is moved by one of the transport members (64, 65, 66) by moving the transport device (28) in the direction of the storage channel (15) (first direction of travel 68) to an intermediate position (Zp); - movement of return of the transport device (28) in the direction towards the device for loading merchandise bundles (7) (second direction of displacement 69), in such a way that the other of the transport organs (64, 65, 66 ), which must move the merchandise package (6-1, 6-2) from the intermediate position (Zp) to the second depth position (Zn + 1), is positioned behind a side wall (70) of the package of merchandise (6 1, 6-2) oriented towards the merchandise package loading device (7); - backward movement of the merchandise bundle (6-1, 6-2) in the storage channel (15) from the intermediate position (Z ^p ) to the second depth position (Zn + 1) by means of the other of the transport organs (64, 65, 66) through the movement of the transport device (28) in the direction of the storage channel (15) (first direction of travel 68). Storage system according to claim 6, characterized in that the device for loading merchandise packages (7) has a support frame (42), the transport device (28) and a loading platform (43), in being the loading platform (43) configured to transport a single merchandise bundle (6-1) with the first length (19) or at least one merchandise bundle (6-2) with the second length (20), and the transport device (28) presenting telescopic units (52) arranged parallel to the longitudinal sides of the loading platform (43), and each of the telescopic units (52) having a base frame (53), a first carriage (54) movable with respect to the base frame (53) and a second carriage (55) movable with respect to the first carriage (54), and the second carriages (55) being, in each case in their end areas mutually opposite, equipped with the external transport organs (64, 65) and the organ of t Inner transport (66) arranged in between, and in which the transport organs (64, 65, 66) can be moved between an initial position retracted with respect to the merchandise package (6-1, 6-2) and a position of drive in which the merchandise bundle grabs (6-1,6-2). Storage system according to claim 7, characterized in that the merchandise package loading device (7) is a single-level shelf-handling device. 9. Storage system according to claims 7 or 8, characterized in that the storage system also comprises: - a first storage shelf (1) with storage channels (15) arranged mutually adjacent in overlapping rack (RE) levels; - a second storage shelf (1) with storage channels (15) arranged mutually adjacent in overlapping shelf (RE) levels; - an aisle of shelves (3), extending in the direction x between the first storage shelf (1) and the second storage shelf (1); - a plurality of merchandise package loading devices (7), wherein each merchandise package loading device (7) has a transport device (28) that can be extended within the storage channel (15) in a second address (z-direction) with respect to this merchandise package loading device (7), and where the control unit (18) controls the merchandise package loading devices (7) and the transport devices (28) , for storing the merchandise bundles (6-1, 6-2) with a mutual distancing in the storage channels (15) in consecutive depth positions (Zn ... Zn + 1); - a merchandise load handling unit (2; 39; 40), comprising at least one merchandise package lifting device (29a, 29b) with a transport device (32a, 32b) that can be raised and lowered to storing and / or removing merchandise packages (6-1, 6-2), as well as a buffer device (30a, 30b) with preparation devices (35, 36) for the intermediate storage of merchandise packages (6-6); 1, 6-2); - grna rails (12), which are arranged in at least some of the shelf levels (RE) between the first storage shelf (1) and the second storage shelf (1), in such a way that the devices load of merchandise bundles (7) can move towards storage channels (15) and the preparation devices (35, 36), for transporting merchandise packages (6-1, 6-2) between the storage channels (15) and the preparation devices (35, 36); - a transport mechanism (4, 5) connected to the goods package lifting device (29a, 29b) for the arrival transport and the output transport of merchandise packages (6-1, 6-2) to or from the lifting device of merchandise packages (29a, 29b). 10. Procedure for storing merchandise packages (6-1, 6-2) in storage channels (15) of a storage shelf (1) with a plurality of storage channels (15), in which the packages of merchandise (6-1, 6-2) are transported by means of a device for loading merchandise packages (7 '), which can be moved along the storage shelf (1) in a first direction (address x). ), towards the storage channels (15) and a transport device (28 ') that can be extended within the storage channel (15) in a second direction (z-direction) in a relative manner with respect to the package loading device of merchandise (7 '), the transport device (28') being in mutually opposite end zones equipped in each case with at least one outer transport device (64, 65), for storing the merchandise packages (6-). 1, 6-2) in a mutually distanced manner in depth positions arranged consecutively ( Zn ... Zn + 2) in at least one of the storage channels (15), and in which the device for loading merchandise packages (7 ') can receive a package of merchandise (6-1) between external transport organs (64, 65), carrying out the following stages: - receiving a merchandise package (6-1, 6-2) on the merchandise package loading device (7 '); - positioning of the merchandise bundle loading device (7 ') in front of a storage channel (15) specified by a control unit (18), where it must be stored in at least a first depth position (Zn) a merchandise bundle (6-1, 6-2) and in a second depth position (Zn + 1) arranged behind a merchandise bundle (6-1,6-2); characterized by : - forward movement of a merchandise bundle (6-1, 6-2) by the merchandise bundle loading device (7 ') into the storage channel (15), such that this merchandise bundle ( 6-1, 6-2) is moved by one of the transport members (64, 65) by moving the transport device (28 ') in the direction of the storage channel (15) (first direction of travel 68) to an intermediate position (Zp); - movement of return of the transport device (28 ') in the direction towards the device for loading merchandise bundles (7') (second direction of displacement 69), in such a way that the other of the transport organs (64, 65) ), which must move the merchandise package (6-1, 6-2) from the intermediate position (Zp) to the second depth position (Zn + 1), is positioned behind a side wall (70) of the package of mercanda (6 1, 6-2) oriented towards the merchandise package loading device (7 '); - backward movement of the merchandise bundle (6-1, 6-2) in the storage channel (15) from the intermediate position (Z ^p ) to the second depth position (Zn + 1) by means of the other of the transport organs (64, 65) through the movement of the transport device (28 ') in the direction of the storage channel (15) (first direction of travel 68). 11. Method according to claim 10, characterized in that the merchandise package (6-1, 6-2), before moving from the merchandise package loading device (7 ') to the storage channel (4) , is aligned on the merchandise bundle loading device (7 ') and in a direction transverse to the longitudinal extension of the storage channel (15). Method according to claims 10 or 11, characterized in that the merchandise package (6-1, 6 2), before its displacement from the merchandise package loading device (7 ') to the storage channel (4). ), is positioned on the merchandise bundle loading device (7 ') and in a direction parallel to the longitudinal extension of the storage channel (15). 13. Storage system with at least one storage shelf (1) with a plurality of storage channels (15), at least one merchandise package loading device (7 ') that can be moved along the storage shelf (1) in a first direction (address x) and a transport device (28 ') that can be extended within the storage channel (15) in a second direction (z direction) relative to the device for loading merchandise bundles (7 '), as well as a control unit (18) for the device for loading merchandise bundles (7') and the transport device (28 '), the transport device ( 28 ') in mutually opposite end zones equipped in each case with at least one outer transport member (64, 65), for storing in at least one of the storage channels (15) in consecutive depth positions (Zn. ... Zn + 1) the merchandise bundles (6-1, 6-2) mutually at a distance, and wherein the device for loading merchandise packages (7 ') can receive a merchandise package (6-1, 6-2) between the external transport devices (64, 65), the control unit being (18) designed to control the merchandise package loading device (7 ') and the transport device (28') in such a way that the following process steps are executed: - receiving a merchandise package (6-1, 6-2) on the merchandise package loading device (7 '); - positioning of the merchandise bundle loading device (7 ') in front of a storage channel (15) specified by a control unit (18), where in at least a first depth position (Zn) must be stored a merchandise bundle (6-1, 6-2) and in a second depth position disposed behind (Zn + 1) a merchandise bundle (6-1, 6-2), characterized by : - forward movement of a merchandise bundle (6-1, 6-2) from the merchandise bundle loading device (7 ') into the storage channel (15), such that this merchandise bundle ( 6-1, 6-2) is moved by one of the transport members (64, 65) by moving the transport device (28 ') in the direction of the storage channel (15) (first direction of travel 68) to an intermediate position (Zp); - movement of return of the transport device (28 ') in the direction towards the device for loading merchandise bundles (7') (second direction of displacement 69), in such a way that the other of the transport organs (64, 65) ), which must move the merchandise package (6-1, 6-2) from the intermediate position (Zp) to the second depth position (Zn + 1), is positioned behind a side wall (70) of the package of mercanda (6 1, 6-2) oriented towards the merchandise package loading device (7 '); - backward movement of the merchandise bundle (6-1, 6-2) in the storage channel (15) from the intermediate position (Z ^p ) to the second depth position (Zn + 1) by means of the other of the transport organs (64, 65) through the movement of the transport device (28 ') in the direction of the storage channel (15) (first direction of travel 68).